- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:59 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Maalik is an upcoming action-packed gangster movie that will star Rajkummar Rao in the lead role. The movie has a strong cast and gripping story, and is set to hit cinemas this year. Prosenjit Chatterjee, who stars alongside Rajkummar in the movie, has reportedly confirmed that the movie is now complete. The teaser released earlier this month, shows Rajkummar in a bold new look, with dreadlocks, playing a ruthless gangster — a role very different from his usual ones.
Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee known for his role in Netflix’s web series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, in an interview with Zoom said, "Film release hone vali hai Rajkummar ke sath. Pulkit is a wonderful director to work with. Film ready ho gayi hai, I think by July its getting released. It is Rajkummar's action film where again, I played a very interesting character. Mujhe bahaut acha laga, hum Lucknow me shoot kar rahe the " Meanwhile, in Maalik movie, the Khakee actor’s role is expected to be a strong supporting character that adds depth to the storyline. He also appreciated the film’s action-packed nature and expressed excitement about the final product in the interview.
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About Maalik Movie
Directed by Pulkit, Maalik movie is produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani. The movie promises a gritty storyline with thrilling action and emotional depth. Rajkummar Rao leads the cast, with Medha Shankr, Manushi Chhillar, and Prosenjit Chatterjee playing key roles. This marks another major project for Rao, who is known for choosing unique and diverse roles across genres.
Fans praised Rajkummar Rao's transformation in the teaser of Maalik, noting how it adds a raw and intense edge to his character. This role could mark a major shift in Rajkummar’s career, as it’s the first time he’s fully embraced a gangster persona in a full-on action film.
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Maalik is expected to hit theatres on 11 July 2025, and with its mix of action, drama, and strong performances, it’s already building buzz. Rajkummar Rao was currently seen in Bhool Chuk Maaf movie with Wamiqa Gabbi and the movie did significantly good at the box office.